With a long stretch of palm fringed coastline baked to perfection surrounding the country, Sri Lanka is one of the ideal destination for beach bums worldwide. Sri Lanka is featured with cities having ancient British and Dutch architectural buildings,landscapes, lush forests and gushing waterfalls. This nature's treasure chest is also home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Its pre-history consist of planned cities, magnificent palaces, stunning temples, monasteries, monuments and works of art which mark the rich and jubilant monarchy of Sri Lanka lived.
Being a place with much on offer, Sri Lanka is one of the most delightful destinations in the world to visit!
On Arrival at Colombo International airport, get received by a chauffeur driven private cab. Make your transfer to Kandy. En-route, make a visit to the Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage. The town of Pinnawala near Kegalle, on the route to Kandy has become a vital stopover for most travellers who flock to visit the famed Elephant Orphanage. The cultural epicentre and the hill capital of the island, Kandy is Sri Lanka’s second city and home to the Temple of the Tooth - the country’s most important religious shrine, and the traditional pageant the Esala Perahera. Visit to the Gem Museum and city tour in Kandy including shopping. Later check-in to the Hotel. By evening, visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Get back to your hotel and have a comfortable sleep. Stay overnight in Kandy.
After Breakfast make a visit to the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens. Proceed to Nuwara Eliya followed by Tea Factory Plantation visit en-route. Hidden away high in the central mountains at an altitude of over 6000 feet, Nuwara Eliya is the resort capital of the hills – and a world away from the hot tropical beach atmosphere of the coast, not just in climate but in its character too. Visit Sita Amman Kovil, located in a town called Sita Eliya, is just 1 km from the Hakgala Botanical Gardens and a short distance from Nuwara Eliya. This colourful Hindu place of worship is deep seated in legend. The Kovil is said to be built upon the site where King Ravana supposedly held Sita captive in the epic story of the Ramayana. Reach your hotel, check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight in Nuwara Eliya.
Today, have an early morning breakfast and proceed for Colombo. Upon arrival, perform a city tour of Colombo including shopping spree. Visit the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Fort, Pettah, Old Parliament, Townhall etc. The commercial capital of Sri Lanka and the true hub of all activity in the island, Colombo is a buzzing hotpot of cosmopolitan life. In this throbbing city, a heady mix of cultures thrives. Here, contrasting landmarks - ancient sites, colonial masterpieces and ultra - modern skyscrapers sit side by side. Similarly, lifestyles and traditions old and new continue, making Colombo a unique and exciting city. By evening, check-in to your hotel in Colombo and relax. You can choose to go for an optional outing to experience the nightlife in Colombo city. Stay overnight in Colombo.
Today, after having a leisurely breakfast, pack up and bid farewell to an amazing ‘Lanka Leisure’ tour. Spend your day at leisure till the airport drop for some shopping experience in the heart of the city. Get dropped to the Colombo airport in time with your flight schedule. Tour concludes!
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